Project Rex

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:53 pm

Dom - sheet metal was 12 quid from b&q. 0.6mm. Got it in 2 small parts as it was cheaper and easier to cut the middle out

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:39 pm

Well I had a little incident at snett last outing and ended up doing this to my ssr

I was told by various "specialists" that it wasn't repairable and nearly gave up hope until I went to see Chris at cs engineering on the sweet briar estate in Norwich.

Pictures speak 1000 words but needless to say the man is a genius!

The wheels are now heading to Aerocoat to be refurbed and powdercoated.

gary@apt · Post by **gary@apt** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:44 pm

im sorry chris that wheel needed throwing in bin!,

you sure its strong enough?

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:26 pm

Have been assured it will be as strong as it was before. He knew what the car would be used for and wouldn't have done it if he thought it would fail. Have been guaranteed to that effect.

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:33 pm

As said on the other forum mate that I dont think they can repair forged wheels.

But happy to be corrected. Surely the balance / weight of the wheel will be out now ?

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:00 pm

Ok guys ill keep a close eye on it just in case.

When the wheel was damaged the tyre still held pressure all the way home. The damage was on the face of the wheel and not structural areas.

Ian200sx · Post by **Ian200sx** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:26 pm

I've known a few people to have wheels repaired by Chris at cs engineering on cars and motorbike with no issues (on track). I've binned wheels better than that but chris does seem very good.

dom187 · Post by **dom187** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:30 pm

I hope you sent the GTR the bill mate! And also a guide to what blue flags mean!

Glad you got it sorted in the end

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:37 pm

Aerocoat

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:43 pm

Oh and picked up some manlier brakes from an RS/RZ model. 314mm x 32mm. That should do it!